The contemplation of Christ’s sufferings would send her into ecstatic transports. Her charity found an outlet in caring tenderly for other nuns in times of illness. In 1413 Rita received the habit of the order. She finally gained admission to the Augustinian convent of Cascia, persuading the prioress to overlook the rule that allowed her to accept only virgins. Left alone, Rita now began to practice unusual austerities. Then they both fell ill, and their mother nursed them and brought them to a more forgiving state before they too died. Rita prayed that they might die rather than commit murder. Soon after this he was killed in a brawl, and the sons vowed to avenge their father’s death. At last her husband came to a realization of his sinful life, and begged Rita to forgive him for what he had made her suffer. She wept and prayed for them all three without ceasing. With anguish she watched the two sons of this union grow up in the likeness of their father. Rita’s husband was brutal, dissolute, and uncontrolled for eighteen years she bore his insults and infidelities. Rita submitted sorrowfully, and the marriage proved to be one long torment. When the time came for marriage, her parents forced her to marry an unsuitable person, in spite of her desire to enter a convent. Rita, the child of her parents’ old age, in youth demonstrated a strong religious sense. In 1381 in a humble peasant home at Rocca Porena, central Italy, there was born a little girl who was to attain a reputation for great holiness on account of her mystical transports, her austerities, and her long-suffering patience in meeting affliction. Her holiness was reflected in each phase of her life. Like Elizabeth Ann Seton, Rita of Cascia was a wife, mother, widow, and member of a religious community. Quote of St.Patron Saint of lost or impossible causes, difficult marriages, infertility, and parenthood Rita’s incorrupt body is venerated today in the National Shrine of Cascia.īe at peace with your own soul, then heaven and earth will be at peace with you. She was canonized by Pope Leo XIII in 1900. Many miracles were recorded after her death. It was also known that her prayers were known to obtain remarkable cures. Rita for a rose in January was answered she became the patron of impossible causes. Rita gave thanks to God for this sign of God’s love.īecause this impossible request of St. Surprisingly, a rose was discovered to be blooming on the rosebush and it was presented to her. Rita requested a rose be brought to her from her parents’ garden even though it was January. The Eucharist sustained her and she remained joyful during her suffering. Rita was confined to bed for the last four years of her life. It appeared to be a thorn from the crown that Jesus wore. As she was meditating, a small wound on her forehead appeared. She offered to relieve Christ’s suffering by sharing even the smallest part of his pain. Rita meditated on the suffering of Jesus on the crucifix. Rita had a great devotion for the passion of Christ. She was 36 when she entered the monastery. The convent changed their decision and allowed her entry. Augustine, requesting their intercession. She convinced her husband’s family to put aside their hostility. Her first attempt was denied because of the ongoing feud. Both her sons died from a deadly illness soon after without taking revenge on their father’s killer.Īfter the death of her husband and sons, Rita applied to enter the Augustinian Convent.
She prayed that her sons would not be able to go through with the revenge. Rita’s sons were now teenagers and began to talk of revenging their father’s death. One day while returning home from work her husband was ambushed and killed. Their difficult marriage lasted 22 years.
She dealt with his abuse with prayer, patience and kindness. Her husband turned out to have a bad temper and was very difficult for her to live with. Her parents were opposed to the idea and arranged for her to be married. She enjoyed visiting shrines and wished to become a nun.
She was known to be very spiritual even as a young child. She is the patron saint of impossible causes, abuse victims and widows. Follow Us Sacred Art and Quotes of the Saints
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